June 28-30 — The San Rafael Pacifics, an independent professional baseball team, host their next homestand against the Hawaii Stars. The Pacifics play at Albert Park in San Rafael.

June 28-30 — The San Rafael Pacifics, an independent professional baseball team, host their next homestand against the Hawaii Stars. The Pacifics play at Albert Park in San Rafael.

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June 29 — The local MLS team, the San Jose Earthquakes, have games all throughout the summer. Their next game is this Saturday against the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium.

June 29 — The local MLS team, the San Jose Earthquakes, have games all throughout the summer. Their next game is this Saturday against the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium.

Photo: McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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July 4 — Barring a formal protest from the New Zealand team, America's Cup racing is set to begin in early July and continue throughout the summer.

July 4 — Barring a formal protest from the New Zealand team, America's Cup racing is set to begin in early July and continue throughout the summer.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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July 6 — Can't wait for football season? The San Jose SaberCats play a few more home games this summer at HP Pavilion. Their July 6 game is against the San Antonio Talons.

July 6 — Can't wait for football season? The San Jose SaberCats play a few more home games this summer at HP Pavilion. Their July 6 game is against the San Antonio Talons.

Photo: Getty Images

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July 19-21 — It's a drive from the Bay Area, but if you like racing, the Red Bull Grand Prix will be zooming around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.

July 19-21 — It's a drive from the Bay Area, but if you like racing, the Red Bull Grand Prix will be zooming around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.

Photo: Getty Images

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July 31— How about some European soccer? Everton and Juventus come to town to play at AT&T Park.

July 31— How about some European soccer? Everton and Juventus come to town to play at AT&T Park.

Photo: Associated Press

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All Summer — There's plenty of summer baseball to be had at AT&T Park. Some of the highlights of the home slate are the Dodgers on July 5-7 and the Red Sox on Aug. 19-21.

All Summer — There's plenty of summer baseball to be had at AT&T Park. Some of the highlights of the home slate are the Dodgers on July 5-7 and the Red Sox on Aug. 19-21.

Photo: Associated Press

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All Summer — Or you can head across the Bay to see the Oakland Athletics. The Red Sox will be in town from July 12-14.

All Summer — Or you can head across the Bay to see the Oakland Athletics. The Red Sox will be in town from July 12-14.

Photo: The Chronicle

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Aug. 11 — As usual, it's a busy summer at Oracle. The Oakland arena will also host WWE Live.

Aug. 11 — As usual, it's a busy summer at Oracle. The Oakland arena will also host WWE Live.

Photo: ABC via Getty Images

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Sept. 6-7 — Here's an unusual one: The Professional Bull Riding circuit stops in the Bay Area for two days at Oracle Arena.

Sept. 6-7 — Here's an unusual one: The Professional Bull Riding circuit stops in the Bay Area for two days at Oracle Arena.

Photo: Getty Images

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Sept. 7 — For all of you wondering when exactly the America's Cup finally ends, the answer is September. The final races will be held from Sept. 7-21.

Sept. 7 — For all of you wondering when exactly the America's Cup finally ends, the answer is September. The final races will be held from Sept. 7-21.

Photo: Special to The Chronicle

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Bored? Check summer sporting events in the Bay Area

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Baseball is the summer sport go-to, but Bay Area residents are lucky enough to have a lot more to choose from. From professional bull riding to motorcycle racing, here are some of the top sporting events of the season.